憔 (qiáo) - Haggard, worn-out, weary — describes a tired, thin,

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憔 · qiáo

Haggard, worn-out, weary — describes a tired, thin, and pale appearance, often from worry or illness.

Haggard, worn-out, weary — describes a tired, thin,

Usage highlights

Haggard appearanceLook haggardHaggard and wornHaggard and sallowHaggard from worryHaggard and thin

Synonyms

  • 憔悴— haggard, worn-out (the full compound form)
  • 枯槁— withered, emaciated
  • 消瘦— thin, emaciated

Antonyms

  • 丰润— plump and smooth (of complexion)
  • 红润— rosy, ruddy (complexion)
  • 精神— energetic, spirited

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked haggard after working all night (他熬夜工作后看起来很憔悴).
  • Her face was pale and thin from illness (她因病面容憔悴).
  • The long journey left him weary and worn (长途旅行让他显得很憔悴).

Collocations

  • Haggard appearance(憔悴的面容)
  • Look haggard(显得憔悴)
  • Haggard and worn-out(憔悴不堪)
  • Haggard and sallow(憔悴枯槁)
  • Haggard from worry(忧思憔悴)
  • Haggard and thin(憔悴消瘦)

Idioms

  • Haggard and worn-out from anxiety(憔悴不堪)
  • Looking haggard and spiritless(形容憔悴)
  • Haggard appearance and shattered spirit(形容憔悴，精神沮丧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the physical toll of emotional distress, particularly lovesickness or deep worry.
  • Commonly appears in medical contexts describing symptoms of chronic illness or exhaustion.
  • Frequently paired with 悴 to form the compound word 憔悴, intensifying the meaning of physical and mental exhaustion.

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